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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.10, 884.55 and 514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.10, 884.55 and 514.90 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.10 : 884.55 = 514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.10/884.55 = 514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.10x = 884.55 × 514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.10x = 455,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,454.80/591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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