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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.86, 883.16 and 505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.86, 883.16 and 505.84 is: 759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.86 : 883.16 = 505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.86/883.16 = 505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.86x = 883.16 × 505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.86x = 446,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,737.65/587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.94

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