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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.23, 886.90 and 583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.23, 886.90 and 583.24 is: 874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.23 : 886.90 = 583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.23/886.90 = 583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.23x = 886.90 × 583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.23x = 517,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,271.88/591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.90

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