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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 878.96 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 878.96 and 541 is: 811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 878.96 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/878.96 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 878.96 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 475,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,517.36/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.35

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