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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 882.96 and 520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 882.96 and 520 is: 780.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 882.96 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/882.96 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 882.96 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 459,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,139.20/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.42

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