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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.92, 879.88 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.92, 879.88 and 503.44 is: 753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.92 : 879.88 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.92/879.88 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.92x = 879.88 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.92x = 442,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,966.79/587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.45

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