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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.63, 806.38 and 559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.63, 806.38 and 559.72 is: 772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.63 : 806.38 = 559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.63/806.38 = 559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.63x = 806.38 × 559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.63x = 451,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,347.01/584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.02

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