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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.07, 812.48 and 554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.07, 812.48 and 554.86 is: 769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.07 : 812.48 = 554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.07/812.48 = 554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.07x = 812.48 × 554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.07x = 450,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,805.82/586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.21

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