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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 810.96 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 810.96 and 391.12 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 810.96 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/810.96 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 810.96 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 317,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,182.68/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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