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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.78, 811.58 and 532.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.78, 811.58 and 532.29 is: 734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.78 : 811.58 = 532.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.78/811.58 = 532.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.78x = 811.58 × 532.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.78x = 431,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,993.26/587.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.96

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