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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 880.80 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 880.80 and 528.24 is: 791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 880.80 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/880.80 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 880.80 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 465,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,273.79/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.28

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