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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.46, 891.08 and 533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.46, 891.08 and 533.71 is: 800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.46 : 891.08 = 533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.46/891.08 = 533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.46x = 891.08 × 533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.46x = 475,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,571.18/594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.01

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