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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.97, 876.93 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.97, 876.93 and 534.24 is: 800.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.97 : 876.93 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.97/876.93 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.97x = 876.93 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.97x = 468,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,491.08/584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.88

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