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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.08, 812.28 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.08, 812.28 and 504.04 is: 697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.08 : 812.28 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.08/812.28 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.08x = 812.28 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.08x = 409,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,421.61/587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.39

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