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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 881.95 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 881.95 and 536.13 is: 801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 881.95 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/881.95 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 881.95 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 472,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,839.85/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.98

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