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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.45, 874.93 and 571.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.45, 874.93 and 571.31 is: 850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.45 : 874.93 = 571.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.45/874.93 = 571.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.45x = 874.93 × 571.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.45x = 499,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,856.26/587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.89

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