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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 881.08 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 881.08 and 507.74 is: 761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 881.08 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/881.08 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 881.08 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 447,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,353.88/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.95

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