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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.26, 895.84 and 588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.26, 895.84 and 588.76 is: 812.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.26 : 895.84 = 588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.26/895.84 = 588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.26x = 895.84 × 588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.26x = 527,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,431.05/649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.36

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