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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.75, 810.59 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.75, 810.59 and 504.32 is: 695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.75 : 810.59 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.75/810.59 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.75x = 810.59 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.75x = 408,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,790.17/587.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.52

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