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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.60, 816.58 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.60, 816.58 and 550.60 is: 759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.60 : 816.58 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.60/816.58 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.60x = 816.58 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.60x = 449,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,607.59/591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.98

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