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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.23, 881.45 and 562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.23, 881.45 and 562.62 is: 844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.23 : 881.45 = 562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.23/881.45 = 562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.23x = 881.45 × 562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.23x = 495,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,921.40/587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.51

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