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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.14, 880.80 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.14, 880.80 and 514.24 is: 771.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.14 : 880.80 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.14/880.80 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.14x = 880.80 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.14x = 452,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,942.59/587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.44

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