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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 805.29 and 553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 805.29 and 553.25 is: 762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 805.29 = 553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/805.29 = 553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 805.29 × 553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 445,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,526.69/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.85

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