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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.83, 874.58 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.83, 874.58 and 537.72 is: 806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.83 : 874.58 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.83/874.58 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.83x = 874.58 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.83x = 470,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,281.13/582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.89

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