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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 880.08 and 556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 880.08 and 556.48 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 880.08 = 556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/880.08 = 556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 880.08 × 556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 489,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,746.92/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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