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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 882.09 and 515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 882.09 and 515.25 is: 772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 882.09 = 515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/882.09 = 515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 882.09 × 515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 454,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,496.87/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.22

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