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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.90, 811.64 and 521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.90, 811.64 and 521 is: 718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.90 : 811.64 = 521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.90/811.64 = 521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.90x = 811.64 × 521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.90x = 422,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,864.44/588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.06

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