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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 872.02 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 872.02 and 518.52 is: 775.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 872.02 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/872.02 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 872.02 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 452,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,163.73/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.49

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