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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.92, 806.24 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.92, 806.24 and 552.11 is: 761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.92 : 806.24 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.92/806.24 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.92x = 806.24 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.92x = 445,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,130.41/584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.02

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