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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.57, 880.34 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.57, 880.34 and 536.13 is: 803.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.57 : 880.34 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.57/880.34 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.57x = 880.34 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.57x = 471,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,974.00/587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.27

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