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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.67, 881.54 and 501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.67, 881.54 and 501.62 is: 752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.67 : 881.54 = 501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.67/881.54 = 501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.67x = 881.54 × 501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.67x = 442,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,191.18/587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.45

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