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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 811.28 and 545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 811.28 and 545.80 is: 753.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 811.28 = 545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/811.28 = 545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 811.28 × 545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 442,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,797.48/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.94

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