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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.42, 873.64 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.42, 873.64 and 546.78 is: 820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.42 : 873.64 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.42/873.64 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.42x = 873.64 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.42x = 477,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,689.76/582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.18

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