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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 812.36 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 812.36 and 526.04 is: 726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 812.36 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/812.36 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 812.36 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 427,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,333.85/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.36

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