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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 983.25 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 983.25 and 588 is: 882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 983.25 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/983.25 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 983.25 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 578,151
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,151/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.36

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