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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.27, 808.78 and 574.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.27, 808.78 and 574.51 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.27 : 808.78 = 574.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.27/808.78 = 574.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.27x = 808.78 × 574.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.27x = 464,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,652.20/587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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