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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.95, 804.44 and 536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.95, 804.44 and 536.51 is: 740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.95 : 804.44 = 536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.95/804.44 = 536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.95x = 804.44 × 536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.95x = 431,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,587.42/582.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.35

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