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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 872.70 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 872.70 and 525.80 is: 786.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 872.70 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/872.70 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 872.70 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 458,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,865.66/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.54

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