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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 817.08 and 544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 817.08 and 544.91 is: 751.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 817.08 = 544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/817.08 = 544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 817.08 × 544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 445,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,230.98/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.71

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