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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.69, 884.42 and 582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.69, 884.42 and 582.59 is: 872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.69 : 884.42 = 582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.69/884.42 = 582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.69x = 884.42 × 582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.69x = 515,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,255.73/590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.29

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