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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 874.66 and 562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 874.66 and 562.82 is: 845.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 874.66 = 562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/874.66 = 562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 874.66 × 562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 492,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,276.14/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.46

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