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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 880.68 and 557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 880.68 and 557.92 is: 836.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 880.68 = 557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/880.68 = 557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 880.68 × 557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 491,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,348.99/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.88

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