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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.90, 881.11 and 514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.90, 881.11 and 514.61 is: 771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.90 : 881.11 = 514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.90/881.11 = 514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.90x = 881.11 × 514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.90x = 453,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,425.44/587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.27

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