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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 821.61 and 532.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 821.61 and 532.62 is: 735.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 821.61 = 532.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/821.61 = 532.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 821.61 × 532.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 437,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,605.92/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.73

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