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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.45, 812.70 and 539.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.45, 812.70 and 539.25 is: 744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.45 : 812.70 = 539.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.45/812.70 = 539.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.45x = 812.70 × 539.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.45x = 438,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,248.48/588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.75

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