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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.80, 811.65 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.80, 811.65 and 525.52 is: 725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.80 : 811.65 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.80/811.65 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.80x = 811.65 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.80x = 426,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,538.31/587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.65

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