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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.80, 881.70 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.80, 881.70 and 554.20 is: 831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.80 : 881.70 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.80/881.70 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.80x = 881.70 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.80x = 488,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,638.14/587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.30

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