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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 894.72 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 894.72 and 586.80 is: 882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 894.72 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/894.72 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 894.72 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 525,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,021.70/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.00

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