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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 804.80 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 804.80 and 537.52 is: 740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 804.80 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/804.80 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 804.80 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 432,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,596.10/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.75

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