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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 872.82 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 872.82 and 485.76 is: 727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 872.82 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/872.82 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 872.82 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 423,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,981.04/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.29

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