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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 879.91 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 879.91 and 549.28 is: 822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 879.91 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/879.91 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 879.91 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 483,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,316.96/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.31

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