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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.83, 804.26 and 536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.83, 804.26 and 536.39 is: 740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.83 : 804.26 = 536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.83/804.26 = 536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.83x = 804.26 × 536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.83x = 431,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,394.34/582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.18

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