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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.43, 808.92 and 574.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.43, 808.92 and 574.65 is: 791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.43 : 808.92 = 574.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.43/808.92 = 574.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.43x = 808.92 × 574.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.43x = 464,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,845.88/587.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.32

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