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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.13, 814.53 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.13, 814.53 and 550.13 is: 758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 814.53 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/814.53 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 814.53 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 448,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,095.38/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.03

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