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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.69, 874.45 and 520.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.69, 874.45 and 520.15 is: 777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.69 : 874.45 = 520.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.69/874.45 = 520.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.69x = 874.45 × 520.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.69x = 454,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,845.17/584.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.93

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