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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.15, 878.91 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.15, 878.91 and 541.52 is: 807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.15 : 878.91 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.15/878.91 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.15x = 878.91 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.15x = 475,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,944.64/589.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.86

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