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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.32, 825.48 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.32, 825.48 and 574.80 is: 797.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.32 : 825.48 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.32/825.48 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.32x = 825.48 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.32x = 474,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,485.90/595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.03

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