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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 874.56 and 562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 874.56 and 562.80 is: 845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 874.56 = 562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/874.56 = 562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 874.56 × 562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 492,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,202.37/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.36

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