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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.85, 881.02 and 514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.85, 881.02 and 514.54 is: 771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.85 : 881.02 = 514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.85/881.02 = 514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.85x = 881.02 × 514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.85x = 453,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,320.03/587.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.15

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