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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.23, 804.57 and 541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.23, 804.57 and 541.55 is: 747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.23 : 804.57 = 541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.23/804.57 = 541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.23x = 804.57 × 541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.23x = 435,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,710.86/583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.07

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