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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.90, 883.62 and 579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.90, 883.62 and 579.18 is: 869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.90 : 883.62 = 579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.90/883.62 = 579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.90x = 883.62 × 579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.90x = 511,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,775.03/588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.04

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