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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 882.21 and 505.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 882.21 and 505.22 is: 758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 882.21 = 505.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/882.21 = 505.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 882.21 × 505.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 445,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,705.73/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.99

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