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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.12, 885.60 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.12, 885.60 and 549 is: 822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.12 : 885.60 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.12/885.60 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.12x = 885.60 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.12x = 486,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,194.40/591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.50

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