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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 880.92 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 880.92 and 500.44 is: 750.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 880.92 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/880.92 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 880.92 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 440,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,847.60/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.61

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