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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.79, 809.63 and 523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.79, 809.63 and 523.18 is: 719.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.79 : 809.63 = 523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.79/809.63 = 523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.79x = 809.63 × 523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.79x = 423,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,579.61/588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.41

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