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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.93, 882.58 and 526.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.93, 882.58 and 526.85 is: 789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.93 : 882.58 = 526.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.93/882.58 = 526.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.93x = 882.58 × 526.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.93x = 464,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,993.03/588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.55

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