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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 810.84 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 810.84 and 522.72 is: 720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 810.84 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/810.84 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 810.84 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 423,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,842.28/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.43

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