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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.94, 890.86 and 551.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.94, 890.86 and 551.31 is: 831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.94 : 890.86 = 551.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.94/890.86 = 551.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.94x = 890.86 × 551.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.94x = 491,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,135.57/590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.12

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