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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 804.75 and 581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 804.75 and 581 is: 795.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 804.75 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/804.75 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 804.75 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 467,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,556.85/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.87

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