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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 879.68 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 879.68 and 525.84 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 879.68 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/879.68 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 879.68 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 462,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,570.93/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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