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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.17, 812.37 and 576.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.17, 812.37 and 576.82 is: 798.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.17 : 812.37 = 576.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.17/812.37 = 576.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.17x = 812.37 × 576.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.17x = 468,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,591.26/587.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.05

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