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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.92, 876 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.92, 876 and 486.72 is: 730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.92 : 876 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.92/876 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.92x = 876 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.92x = 426,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,366.72/583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.18

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