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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.08, 889.98 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.08, 889.98 and 583 is: 804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.08 : 889.98 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.08/889.98 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.08x = 889.98 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.08x = 518,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,858.34/645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.33

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