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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.91, 803.28 and 544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.91, 803.28 and 544.84 is: 750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.91 : 803.28 = 544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.91/803.28 = 544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.91x = 803.28 × 544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.91x = 437,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,652.33/582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.81

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