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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.87, 883.19 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.87, 883.19 and 588.48 is: 878.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.87 : 883.19 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.87/883.19 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.87x = 883.19 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.87x = 519,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,739.65/591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.13

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