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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.13, 806.47 and 537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.13, 806.47 and 537.53 is: 739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.13 : 806.47 = 537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.13/806.47 = 537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.13x = 806.47 × 537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.13x = 433,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,495.10/586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.59

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