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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 817.92 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 817.92 and 540.48 is: 746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 817.92 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/817.92 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 817.92 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 442,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,069.40/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.34

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