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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.33, 875.45 and 514.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.33, 875.45 and 514.99 is: 772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.33 : 875.45 = 514.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.33/875.45 = 514.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.33x = 875.45 × 514.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.33x = 450,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,848.00/583.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.89

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