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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 874.26 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 874.26 and 555 is: 829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 874.26 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/874.26 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 874.26 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 485,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,214.30/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.77

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