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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.09, 812.63 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.09, 812.63 and 535.01 is: 736.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.09 : 812.63 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.09/812.63 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.09x = 812.63 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.09x = 434,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,762.45/590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.78

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