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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.19, 886.66 and 561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.19, 886.66 and 561.92 is: 842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.19 : 886.66 = 561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.19/886.66 = 561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.19x = 886.66 × 561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.19x = 498,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,224.74/591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.76

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