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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 809.58 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.04, 809.58 and 504.12 is: 695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.04 : 809.58 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.04/809.58 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.04x = 809.58 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.04x = 408,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,125.47/587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.23

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