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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.34, 814.40 and 543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.34, 814.40 and 543.70 is: 750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.34 : 814.40 = 543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.34/814.40 = 543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.34x = 814.40 × 543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.34x = 442,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,789.28/590.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.06

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