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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 879.27 and 501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 879.27 and 501.54 is: 749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 879.27 = 501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/879.27 = 501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 879.27 × 501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 440,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,989.08/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.20

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