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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.73, 874.08 and 575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.73, 874.08 and 575.85 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.73 : 874.08 = 575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.73/874.08 = 575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.73x = 874.08 × 575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.73x = 503,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,338.97/582.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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