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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.92, 882.50 and 571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.92, 882.50 and 571.40 is: 856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.92 : 882.50 = 571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.92/882.50 = 571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.92x = 882.50 × 571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.92x = 504,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,260.50/588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.25

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