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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 878.04 and 588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 878.04 and 588.06 is: 876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 878.04 = 588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/878.04 = 588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 878.04 × 588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 516,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,340.20/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.83

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