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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.60, 879.90 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.60, 879.90 and 514.60 is: 771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.60 : 879.90 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.60/879.90 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.60x = 879.90 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.60x = 452,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,796.54/586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.90

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