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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 880.89 and 586.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 880.89 and 586.39 is: 879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 880.89 = 586.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/880.89 = 586.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 880.89 × 586.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 516,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,545.09/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.61

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