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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.69, 814.21 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.69, 814.21 and 551.60 is: 759.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.69 : 814.21 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.69/814.21 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.69x = 814.21 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.69x = 449,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,118.24/591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.04

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