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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.01, 815.70 and 561.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.01, 815.70 and 561.64 is: 775.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.01 : 815.70 = 561.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.01/815.70 = 561.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.01x = 815.70 × 561.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.01x = 458,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,129.75/591.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.16

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