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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.58, 871.43 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.58, 871.43 and 538.84 is: 806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.58 : 871.43 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.58/871.43 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.58x = 871.43 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.58x = 469,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,558.65/582.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.00

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