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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 879.66 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 879.66 and 553.50 is: 827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 879.66 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/879.66 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 879.66 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 486,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,891.81/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.96

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