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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.12, 811.24 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.12, 811.24 and 535.74 is: 735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.12 : 811.24 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.12/811.24 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.12x = 811.24 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.12x = 434,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,613.72/591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.24

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