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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 810.60 and 518.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 810.60 and 518.06 is: 714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 810.60 = 518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/810.60 = 518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 810.60 × 518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 419,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,939.44/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.52

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