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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.94, 876.12 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.94, 876.12 and 535.14 is: 801.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.94 : 876.12 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.94/876.12 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.94x = 876.12 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.94x = 468,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,846.86/584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.53

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