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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 887.82 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 887.82 and 545.50 is: 816.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 887.82 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/887.82 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 887.82 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 484,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,305.81/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.92

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