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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 884.55 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 884.55 and 540.52 is: 809.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 884.55 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/884.55 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 884.55 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 478,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,112.54/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.11

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