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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.19, 877.59 and 553.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.19, 877.59 and 553.05 is: 830.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.19 : 877.59 = 553.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.19/877.59 = 553.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.19x = 877.59 × 553.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.19x = 485,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,351.15/584.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.81

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