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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.73, 803.88 and 541.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.73, 803.88 and 541.05 is: 746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.73 : 803.88 = 541.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.73/803.88 = 541.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.73x = 803.88 × 541.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.73x = 434,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,935.25/582.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.38

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