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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 882 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 882 and 425.76 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 882 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/882 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 882 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 375,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,520.32/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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