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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.53, 887.67 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.53, 887.67 and 546.44 is: 820.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.53 : 887.67 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.53/887.67 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.53x = 887.67 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.53x = 485,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,058.39/591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.01

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