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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.94, 876.08 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.94, 876.08 and 533.28 is: 798.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.94 : 876.08 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.94/876.08 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.94x = 876.08 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.94x = 467,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,195.94/584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.71

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