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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.13, 879.48 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.13, 879.48 and 391.23 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.13 : 879.48 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.13/879.48 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.13x = 879.48 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.13x = 344,078.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,078.96/586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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