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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.85, 879.53 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.85, 879.53 and 513.54 is: 769.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.85 : 879.53 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.85/879.53 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.85x = 879.53 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.85x = 451,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,671.27/586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.66

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