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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 882.28 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 882.28 and 526.64 is: 789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 882.28 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/882.28 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 882.28 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 464,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,637.22/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.26

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