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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.64, 880.60 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.64, 880.60 and 527.16 is: 788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.64 : 880.60 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.64/880.60 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.64x = 880.60 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.64x = 464,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,217.10/588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.63

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