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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 874.55 and 566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 874.55 and 566.73 is: 848.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 874.55 = 566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/874.55 = 566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 874.55 × 566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 495,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,635.14/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.64

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