Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 810 and 513.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 587.04, 810 and 513.60 is: 708.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587.04 : 810 = 513.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587.04/810 = 513.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587.04x = 810 × 513.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587.04x = 416,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,016/587.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708.67
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