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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 882.05 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 882.05 and 527.40 is: 791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 882.05 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/882.05 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 882.05 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 465,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,190.53/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.18

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