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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 878.54 and 515.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 878.54 and 515.61 is: 774.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 878.54 = 515.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/878.54 = 515.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 878.54 × 515.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 452,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,981.43/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.68

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