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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.18, 879.63 and 523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.18, 879.63 and 523.59 is: 783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.18 : 879.63 = 523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.18/879.63 = 523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.18x = 879.63 × 523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.18x = 460,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,565.47/588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.03

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