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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.22, 891.74 and 582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.22, 891.74 and 582.26 is: 872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.22 : 891.74 = 582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.22/891.74 = 582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.22x = 891.74 × 582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.22x = 519,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,221.53/595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.33

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