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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.12, 808.24 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.12, 808.24 and 535.54 is: 738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.12 : 808.24 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.12/808.24 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.12x = 808.24 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.12x = 432,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,844.85/586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.49

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