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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 875.28 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 875.28 and 518.16 is: 777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 875.28 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/875.28 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 875.28 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 453,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,535.08/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.99

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