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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 809.16 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.04, 809.16 and 554.24 is: 763.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.04 : 809.16 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.04/809.16 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.04x = 809.16 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.04x = 448,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,464.79/587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.94

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