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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.05, 876.41 and 522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.05, 876.41 and 522.25 is: 779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.05 : 876.41 = 522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.05/876.41 = 522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.05x = 876.41 × 522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.05x = 457,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,705.12/587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.67

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