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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.51, 880.74 and 550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.51, 880.74 and 550.17 is: 823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.51 : 880.74 = 550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.51/880.74 = 550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.51x = 880.74 × 550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.51x = 484,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,556.73/588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.36

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