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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 878.64 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 878.64 and 514.24 is: 770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 878.64 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/878.64 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 878.64 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 451,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,831.83/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.73

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