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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 814.04 and 556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 814.04 and 556.54 is: 766.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 814.04 = 556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/814.04 = 556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 814.04 × 556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 453,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,038.97/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.34

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