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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.54, 807.77 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.54, 807.77 and 584.72 is: 805.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.54 : 807.77 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.54/807.77 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.54x = 807.77 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.54x = 472,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,319.73/586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.26

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