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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.11, 816.72 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.11, 816.72 and 547.96 is: 752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.11 : 816.72 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.11/816.72 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.11x = 816.72 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.11x = 447,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,529.89/595.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.01

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