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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.22, 808.35 and 527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.22, 808.35 and 527.45 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.22 : 808.35 = 527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.22/808.35 = 527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.22x = 808.35 × 527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.22x = 426,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,360.17/586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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