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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.94, 804.98 and 585.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.94, 804.98 and 585.87 is: 802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.94 : 804.98 = 585.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.94/804.98 = 585.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.94x = 804.98 × 585.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.94x = 471,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,610.70/587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.14

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