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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 811.06 and 545.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 811.06 and 545.05 is: 750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 811.06 = 545.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/811.06 = 545.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 811.06 × 545.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 442,066.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,066.41/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.75

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