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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.35, 875.16 and 542.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.35, 875.16 and 542.86 is: 815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.35 : 875.16 = 542.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.35/875.16 = 542.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.35x = 875.16 × 542.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.35x = 475,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,087.17/582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.82

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