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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.77, 874.13 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.77, 874.13 and 553.56 is: 830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.77 : 874.13 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.77/874.13 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.77x = 874.13 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.77x = 483,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,880.64/582.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.32

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