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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.95, 875.85 and 551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.95, 875.85 and 551.82 is: 827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.95 : 875.85 = 551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.95/875.85 = 551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.95x = 875.85 × 551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.95x = 483,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,311.55/583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.66

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