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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 887.87 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 887.87 and 534.27 is: 801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 887.87 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/887.87 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 887.87 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 474,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,362.30/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.59

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