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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 887.08 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 887.08 and 588.60 is: 887.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 887.08 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/887.08 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 887.08 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 522,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,135.29/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.08

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