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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.18, 882.68 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.18, 882.68 and 583.63 is: 875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.18 : 882.68 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.18/882.68 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.18x = 882.68 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.18x = 515,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,158.53/588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.85

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