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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.56, 875.76 and 486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.56, 875.76 and 486.56 is: 731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.56 : 875.76 = 486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.56/875.76 = 486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.56x = 875.76 × 486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.56x = 426,109.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,109.79/582.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.44

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