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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 887.50 and 583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 887.50 and 583.84 is: 879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 887.50 = 583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/887.50 = 583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 887.50 × 583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 518,158
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,158/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.90

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