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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.14, 876.22 and 548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.14, 876.22 and 548.50 is: 822.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.14 : 876.22 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.14/876.22 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.14x = 876.22 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.14x = 480,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,606.67/584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.76

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