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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.20, 874.70 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.20, 874.70 and 555.40 is: 831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.20 : 874.70 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.20/874.70 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.20x = 874.70 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.20x = 485,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,808.38/584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.58

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