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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.34, 873.33 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.34, 873.33 and 544 is: 815.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.34 : 873.33 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.34/873.33 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.34x = 873.33 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.34x = 475,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,091.52/582.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.83

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