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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.85, 881.76 and 570.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.85, 881.76 and 570.03 is: 855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.85 : 881.76 = 570.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.85/881.76 = 570.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.85x = 881.76 × 570.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.85x = 502,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,629.65/587.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.03

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