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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.72, 975.78 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.72, 975.78 and 588.60 is: 885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.72 : 975.78 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.72/975.78 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.72x = 975.78 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.72x = 574,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,344.11/648.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.35

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