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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 874.82 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 874.82 and 545 is: 817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 874.82 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/874.82 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 874.82 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 476,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,776.90/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.32

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