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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.52, 808.34 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.52, 808.34 and 547.48 is: 754.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.52 : 808.34 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.52/808.34 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.52x = 808.34 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.52x = 442,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,549.98/586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.54

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