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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 882.21 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 882.21 and 519.50 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 882.21 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/882.21 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 882.21 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 458,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,308.10/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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