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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.15, 878.49 and 512.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.15, 878.49 and 512.85 is: 768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.15 : 878.49 = 512.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.15/878.49 = 512.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.15x = 878.49 × 512.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.15x = 450,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,533.60/586.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.63

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