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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.04, 874.56 and 575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.04, 874.56 and 575.48 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.04 : 874.56 = 575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.04/874.56 = 575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.04x = 874.56 × 575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.04x = 503,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,291.79/583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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