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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 882.64 and 552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 882.64 and 552.78 is: 829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 882.64 = 552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/882.64 = 552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 882.64 × 552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 487,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,905.74/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.18

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