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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 875.46 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 875.46 and 534.68 is: 803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 875.46 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/875.46 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 875.46 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 468,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,090.95/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.01

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