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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.12, 882.69 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.12, 882.69 and 526.32 is: 789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.12 : 882.69 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.12/882.69 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.12x = 882.69 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.12x = 464,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,577.40/588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.94

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