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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.66, 877.15 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.66, 877.15 and 518.48 is: 773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.66 : 877.15 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.66/877.15 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.66x = 877.15 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.66x = 454,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,779.05/587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.88

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