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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 811.96 and 553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 811.96 and 553.11 is: 762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 811.96 = 553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/811.96 = 553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 811.96 × 553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 449,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,103.34/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.65

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