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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 882.29 and 572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 882.29 and 572.00 is: 857.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 882.29 = 572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/882.29 = 572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 882.29 × 572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 504,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,666.90/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.99

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