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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.42, 872.27 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.42, 872.27 and 565.14 is: 846.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.42 : 872.27 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.42/872.27 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.42x = 872.27 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.42x = 492,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,951.72/582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.39

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