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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 878.37 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 878.37 and 504.18 is: 754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 878.37 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/878.37 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 878.37 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 442,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,856.59/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.31

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