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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.25, 887.36 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.25, 887.36 and 541.22 is: 810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.25 : 887.36 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.25/887.36 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.25x = 887.36 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.25x = 480,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,249.84/592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.90

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