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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.88, 888.42 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.88, 888.42 and 583.44 is: 868.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.88 : 888.42 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.88/888.42 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.88x = 888.42 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.88x = 518,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,339.76/596.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.42

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