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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 806.75 and 520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 806.75 and 520.76 is: 714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 806.75 = 520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/806.75 = 520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 806.75 × 520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 420,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,123.13/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.84

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