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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.84, 812.07 and 559.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.84, 812.07 and 559.06 is: 769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.84 : 812.07 = 559.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.84/812.07 = 559.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.84x = 812.07 × 559.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.84x = 453,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,995.85/589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.69

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