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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 875.81 and 533.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 875.81 and 533.50 is: 799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 875.81 = 533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/875.81 = 533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 875.81 × 533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 467,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,243.78/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.77

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