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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 809.73 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 809.73 and 525.69 is: 723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 809.73 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/809.73 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 809.73 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 425,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,666.96/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.85

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