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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.86, 817.68 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.86, 817.68 and 550.88 is: 761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.86 : 817.68 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.86/817.68 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.86x = 817.68 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.86x = 450,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,443.56/591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.06

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