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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.41, 872.86 and 509.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.41, 872.86 and 509.11 is: 763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.41 : 872.86 = 509.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.41/872.86 = 509.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.41x = 872.86 × 509.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.41x = 444,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,381.75/582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.01

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