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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 876.06 and 512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 876.06 and 512.40 is: 767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 876.06 = 512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/876.06 = 512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 876.06 × 512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 448,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,893.14/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.65

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