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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 884.40 and 518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 884.40 and 518.30 is: 778.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 884.40 = 518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/884.40 = 518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 884.40 × 518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 458,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,384.52/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.51

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