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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.27, 886.98 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.27, 886.98 and 533.19 is: 799.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.27 : 886.98 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.27/886.98 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.27x = 886.98 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.27x = 472,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,928.87/591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.85

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