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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.15, 872.70 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.15, 872.70 and 534.55 is: 799.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.15 : 872.70 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.15/872.70 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.15x = 872.70 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.15x = 466,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,501.79/583.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.97

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