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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 870.08 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 870.08 and 544 is: 812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 870.08 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/870.08 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 870.08 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 473,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,323.52/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.04

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