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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.13, 821.88 and 591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.13, 821.88 and 591.08 is: 816.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 821.88 = 591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/821.88 = 591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 821.88 × 591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 485,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,792.72/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.29

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