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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 879.58 and 540.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 879.58 and 540.83 is: 811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 879.58 = 540.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/879.58 = 540.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 879.58 × 540.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 475,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,702.70/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.56

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