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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.71, 881.16 and 533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.71, 881.16 and 533.32 is: 798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.71 : 881.16 = 533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.71/881.16 = 533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.71x = 881.16 × 533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.71x = 469,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,940.25/588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.26

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