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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 885.74 and 531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 885.74 and 531.89 is: 800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 885.74 = 531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/885.74 = 531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 885.74 × 531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 471,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,109.37/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.61

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