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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 879.12 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.04, 879.12 and 537.68 is: 805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.04 : 879.12 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.04/879.12 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.04x = 879.12 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.04x = 472,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,685.24/587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.20

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