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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 810.54 and 566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 810.54 and 566.64 is: 780.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 810.54 = 566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/810.54 = 566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 810.54 × 566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 459,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,284.39/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.78

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