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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.18, 881.40 and 522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.18, 881.40 and 522.59 is: 784.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.18 : 881.40 = 522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.18/881.40 = 522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.18x = 881.40 × 522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.18x = 460,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,606.42/587.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.44

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