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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.47, 878.13 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.47, 878.13 and 552.72 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.47 : 878.13 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.47/878.13 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.47x = 878.13 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.47x = 485,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,360.01/586.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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