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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.91, 809.71 and 540.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.91, 809.71 and 540.29 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.91 : 809.71 = 540.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.91/809.71 = 540.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.91x = 809.71 × 540.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.91x = 437,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,478.89/586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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