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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.24, 879.55 and 546.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.24, 879.55 and 546.41 is: 815.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.24 : 879.55 = 546.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.24/879.55 = 546.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.24x = 879.55 × 546.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.24x = 480,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,587.79/589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.61

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