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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 812.80 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 812.80 and 536.32 is: 740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 812.80 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/812.80 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 812.80 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 435,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,920.90/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.35

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