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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.68, 878.19 and 524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.68, 878.19 and 524.85 is: 785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.68 : 878.19 = 524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.68/878.19 = 524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.68x = 878.19 × 524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.68x = 460,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,918.02/586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.64

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