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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.51, 876.56 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.51, 876.56 and 487.62 is: 731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.51 : 876.56 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.51/876.56 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.51x = 876.56 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.51x = 427,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,423.80/584.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.25

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