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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.12, 878.50 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.12, 878.50 and 524.61 is: 786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.12 : 878.50 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.12/878.50 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.12x = 878.50 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.12x = 460,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,867.59/586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.30

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