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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.58, 876.45 and 510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.58, 876.45 and 510.68 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.58 : 876.45 = 510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.58/876.45 = 510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.58x = 876.45 × 510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.58x = 447,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,585.49/583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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