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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 810.18 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 810.18 and 557.64 is: 769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 810.18 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/810.18 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 810.18 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 451,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,788.78/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.64

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