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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 887.54 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 887.54 and 583.38 is: 880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 887.54 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/887.54 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 887.54 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 517,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,770.17/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.20

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