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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.29, 888.60 and 522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.29, 888.60 and 522.39 is: 779.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.29 : 888.60 = 522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.29/888.60 = 522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.29x = 888.60 × 522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.29x = 464,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,195.75/595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.78

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