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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.35, 881.43 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.35, 881.43 and 536.32 is: 804.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.35 : 881.43 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.35/881.43 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.35x = 881.43 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.35x = 472,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,728.54/587.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.85

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