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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 877.61 and 536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 877.61 and 536.39 is: 800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 877.61 = 536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/877.61 = 536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 877.61 × 536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 470,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,741.23/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.39

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