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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 804.58 and 563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 804.58 and 563.62 is: 777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 804.58 = 563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/804.58 = 563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 804.58 × 563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 453,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,477.38/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.38

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