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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.75, 875.70 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.75, 875.70 and 563.78 is: 844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.75 : 875.70 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.75/875.70 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.75x = 875.70 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.75x = 493,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,702.15/584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.30

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