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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 879.36 and 587.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 879.36 and 587.71 is: 811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 879.36 = 587.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/879.36 = 587.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 879.36 × 587.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 516,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,808.67/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.16

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