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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 910.11 and 588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608, 910.11 and 588.56 is: 881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608 : 910.11 = 588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608/910.11 = 588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608x = 910.11 × 588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608x = 535,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,654.34/608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.01

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