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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 880.20 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 880.20 and 511.20 is: 766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 880.20 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/880.20 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 880.20 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 449,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,958.24/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.10

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