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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.32, 798.72 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.32, 798.72 and 551 is: 755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.32 : 798.72 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.32/798.72 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.32x = 798.72 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.32x = 440,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,094.72/582.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.76

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