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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.14, 875.93 and 539.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.14, 875.93 and 539.51 is: 804.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.14 : 875.93 = 539.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.14/875.93 = 539.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.14x = 875.93 × 539.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.14x = 472,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,565.92/587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.86

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