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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 881 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 881 and 512.52 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 881 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/881 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 881 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 451,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,530.12/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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