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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.92, 879.20 and 524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.92, 879.20 and 524.12 is: 782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.92 : 879.20 = 524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.92/879.20 = 524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.92x = 879.20 × 524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.92x = 460,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,806.30/588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.46

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