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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.63 and 585.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.63 and 585.98 is: 879.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.63 = 585.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.63 = 585.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.63 × 585.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 517,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,203.53/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.03

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