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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 814.13 and 554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 814.13 and 554.61 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 814.13 = 554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/814.13 = 554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 814.13 × 554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 451,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,526.03/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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