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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 814.84 and 561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 814.84 and 561.04 is: 772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 814.84 = 561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/814.84 = 561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 814.84 × 561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 457,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,157.83/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.43

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