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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.83, 877.70 and 516.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.83, 877.70 and 516.49 is: 775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.83 : 877.70 = 516.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.83/877.70 = 516.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.83x = 877.70 × 516.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.83x = 453,323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,323.27/584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.14

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