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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.11, 1,075.55 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.11, 1,075.55 and 588.51 is: 881.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.11 : 1,075.55 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.11/1,075.55 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.11x = 1,075.55 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.11x = 632,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,968.99/718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.44

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