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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.44, 811.68 and 513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.44, 811.68 and 513.64 is: 709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.44 : 811.68 = 513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.44/811.68 = 513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.44x = 811.68 × 513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.44x = 416,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,908.75/587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.70

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