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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.25, 871.85 and 506.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.25, 871.85 and 506.49 is: 755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.25 : 871.85 = 506.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.25/871.85 = 506.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.25x = 871.85 × 506.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.25x = 441,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,580.77/584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.81

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