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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.73, 880.70 and 562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.73, 880.70 and 562.13 is: 843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.73 : 880.70 = 562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.73/880.70 = 562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.73x = 880.70 × 562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.73x = 495,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,060.68/586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.77

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