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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 873.85 and 550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 873.85 and 550.71 is: 825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 873.85 = 550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/873.85 = 550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 873.85 × 550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 481,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,237.93/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.55

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