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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.71, 809.06 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.71, 809.06 and 504.09 is: 695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.71 : 809.06 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.71/809.06 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.71x = 809.06 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.71x = 407,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,836.53/586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.12

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