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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 876.49 and 535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 876.49 and 535.66 is: 799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 876.49 = 535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/876.49 = 535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 876.49 × 535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 469,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,500.63/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.29

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