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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.21, 879.31 and 550.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.21, 879.31 and 550.57 is: 825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.21 : 879.31 = 550.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.21/879.31 = 550.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.21x = 879.31 × 550.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.21x = 484,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,121.71/586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.85

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