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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.07, 809.37 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.07, 809.37 and 507.06 is: 699.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.07 : 809.37 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.07/809.37 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.07x = 809.37 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.07x = 410,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,399.15/587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.06

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