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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 883.31 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 883.31 and 576.72 is: 865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 883.31 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/883.31 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 883.31 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 509,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,419.66/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.08

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