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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.64, 817.26 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.64, 817.26 and 536.44 is: 741.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.64 : 817.26 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.64/817.26 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.64x = 817.26 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.64x = 438,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,410.95/591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.01

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