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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 813.03 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 813.03 and 526.52 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 813.03 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/813.03 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 813.03 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 428,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,076.56/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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