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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.59, 810.49 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.59, 810.49 and 567.54 is: 782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.59 : 810.49 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.59/810.49 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.59x = 810.49 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.59x = 459,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,985.49/587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.83

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