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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.31, 882.35 and 559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.31, 882.35 and 559.04 is: 838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.31 : 882.35 = 559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.31/882.35 = 559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.31x = 882.35 × 559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.31x = 493,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,265.34/588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.45

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