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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.07, 874.58 and 566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.07, 874.58 and 566.75 is: 848.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.07 : 874.58 = 566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.07/874.58 = 566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.07x = 874.58 × 566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.07x = 495,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,670.76/584.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.66

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