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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 819.26 and 544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 819.26 and 544.39 is: 751.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 819.26 = 544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/819.26 = 544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 819.26 × 544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 445,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,996.95/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.37

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