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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.06, 882.80 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.06, 882.80 and 581.14 is: 866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.06 : 882.80 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.06/882.80 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.06x = 882.80 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.06x = 513,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,030.39/592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.52

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