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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.39, 887.09 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.39, 887.09 and 546.75 is: 820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.39 : 887.09 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.39/887.09 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.39x = 887.09 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.39x = 485,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,013.72/591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.13

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