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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 819.18 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 819.18 and 535.32 is: 737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 819.18 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/819.18 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 819.18 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 438,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,523.44/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.21

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