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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.32, 1,072.02 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.32, 1,072.02 and 588.60 is: 882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.32 : 1,072.02 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.32/1,072.02 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.32x = 1,072.02 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.32x = 630,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,990.97/715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.11

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