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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.12, 884.29 and 538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.12, 884.29 and 538.24 is: 806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.12 : 884.29 = 538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.12/884.29 = 538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.12x = 884.29 × 538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.12x = 475,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,960.25/590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.55

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