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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 875.70 and 561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 875.70 and 561.40 is: 842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 875.70 = 561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/875.70 = 561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 875.70 × 561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 491,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,617.98/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.56

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