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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 811.90 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 811.90 and 581.41 is: 801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 811.90 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/811.90 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 811.90 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 472,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,046.78/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.85

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