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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.30, 881.10 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.30, 881.10 and 513.50 is: 770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.30 : 881.10 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.30/881.10 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.30x = 881.10 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.30x = 452,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,444.85/587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.38

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