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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 810.61 and 520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 810.61 and 520.26 is: 717.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 810.61 = 520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/810.61 = 520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 810.61 × 520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 421,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,725.36/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.04

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