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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 891.72 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 891.72 and 529.74 is: 793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 891.72 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/891.72 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 891.72 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 472,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,379.75/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.81

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