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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.91, 804.65 and 545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.91, 804.65 and 545.84 is: 752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.91 : 804.65 = 545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.91/804.65 = 545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.91x = 804.65 × 545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.91x = 439,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,210.16/583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.19

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