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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.71, 877.64 and 533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.71, 877.64 and 533.25 is: 797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.71 : 877.64 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.71/877.64 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.71x = 877.64 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.71x = 468,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,002.39/586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.67

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