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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 874.56 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 874.56 and 555.28 is: 833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 874.56 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/874.56 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 874.56 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 485,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,625.68/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.15

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