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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 811.44 and 514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 811.44 and 514.56 is: 710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 811.44 = 514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/811.44 = 514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 811.44 × 514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 417,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,534.57/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.09

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