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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 886.73 and 533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 886.73 and 533.93 is: 801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 886.73 = 533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/886.73 = 533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 886.73 × 533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 473,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,444.65/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.05

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