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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.99, 877.68 and 545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.99, 877.68 and 545.16 is: 813.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.99 : 877.68 = 545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.99/877.68 = 545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.99x = 877.68 × 545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.99x = 478,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,474.78/587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.75

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