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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.21, 872.71 and 551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.21, 872.71 and 551.84 is: 827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.21 : 872.71 = 551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.21/872.71 = 551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.21x = 872.71 × 551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.21x = 481,590.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,590.54/582.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.18

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