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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.85, 883.26 and 571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.85, 883.26 and 571.03 is: 856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.85 : 883.26 = 571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.85/883.26 = 571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.85x = 883.26 × 571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.85x = 504,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,367.96/588.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.53

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