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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 875.40 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 875.40 and 529.88 is: 793.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 875.40 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/875.40 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 875.40 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 463,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,856.95/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.49

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