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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.26, 812.66 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.26, 812.66 and 544.52 is: 752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.26 : 812.66 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.26/812.66 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.26x = 812.66 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.26x = 442,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,502.84/588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.23

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