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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 881.82 and 583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 881.82 and 583.24 is: 875.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 881.82 = 583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/881.82 = 583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 881.82 × 583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 514,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,312.70/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.16

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