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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.56, 1,457.19 and 587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.56, 1,457.19 and 587 is: 879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.56 : 1,457.19 = 587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.56/1,457.19 = 587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.56x = 1,457.19 × 587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.56x = 855,370.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,370.53/972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.50

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