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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 887.87 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 887.87 and 577.04 is: 860.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 887.87 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/887.87 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 887.87 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 512,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,333.51/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.69

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