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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 805.78 and 525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 805.78 and 525.58 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 805.78 = 525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/805.78 = 525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 805.78 × 525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 423,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,501.85/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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