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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.77, 811.16 and 391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.77, 811.16 and 391.15 is: 539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.77 : 811.16 = 391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.77/811.16 = 391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.77x = 811.16 × 391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.77x = 317,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,285.23/587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.81

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