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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.29, 879.44 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.29, 879.44 and 518.48 is: 777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.29 : 879.44 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.29/879.44 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.29x = 879.44 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.29x = 455,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,965.06/586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.71

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