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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 807.23 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 807.23 and 524.61 is: 725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 807.23 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/807.23 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 807.23 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 423,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,482.24/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.46

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