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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 880.88 and 556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 880.88 and 556.47 is: 834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 880.88 = 556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/880.88 = 556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 880.88 × 556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 490,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,180.51/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.71

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