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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 804.11 and 545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 804.11 and 545.49 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 804.11 = 545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/804.11 = 545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 804.11 × 545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 438,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,631.24/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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