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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.27, 882.93 and 571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.27, 882.93 and 571.88 is: 859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.27 : 882.93 = 571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.27/882.93 = 571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.27x = 882.93 × 571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.27x = 504,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,930.01/587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.79

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