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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.94, 881.99 and 536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.94, 881.99 and 536.51 is: 808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.94 : 881.99 = 536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.94/881.99 = 536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.94x = 881.99 × 536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.94x = 473,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,189.36/584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.95

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