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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 886.80 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 886.80 and 579.96 is: 874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 886.80 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/886.80 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 886.80 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 514,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,308.53/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.59

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