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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.93, 821.39 and 532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.93, 821.39 and 532.65 is: 735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.93 : 821.39 = 532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.93/821.39 = 532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.93x = 821.39 × 532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.93x = 437,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,510.72/594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.40

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