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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.73, 879.66 and 539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.73, 879.66 and 539.76 is: 805.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.73 : 879.66 = 539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.73/879.66 = 539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.73x = 879.66 × 539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.73x = 474,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,808.58/589.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.13

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