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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 875.52 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 875.52 and 529.92 is: 793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 875.52 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/875.52 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 875.52 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 463,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,955.56/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.57

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