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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 882.59 and 583.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 882.59 and 583.53 is: 875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 882.59 = 583.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/882.59 = 583.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 882.59 × 583.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 515,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,014.83/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.76

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