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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.23, 809.35 and 531.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.23, 809.35 and 531.54 is: 732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.23 : 809.35 = 531.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.23/809.35 = 531.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.23x = 809.35 × 531.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.23x = 430,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,200.57/587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.60

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