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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 881.91 and 523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 881.91 and 523.50 is: 784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 881.91 = 523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/881.91 = 523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 881.91 × 523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 461,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,679.89/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.77

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