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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.23, 869.70 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.23, 869.70 and 554.52 is: 826.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.23 : 869.70 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.23/869.70 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.23x = 869.70 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.23x = 482,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,266.04/583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.89

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