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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.09, 882.70 and 536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.09, 882.70 and 536.63 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.09 : 882.70 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.09/882.70 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.09x = 882.70 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.09x = 473,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,680.62/590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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