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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.55, 810.46 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.55, 810.46 and 526.36 is: 724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.55 : 810.46 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.55/810.46 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.55x = 810.46 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.55x = 426,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,593.73/588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.82

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