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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.35, 887.99 and 561.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.35, 887.99 and 561.05 is: 836.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.35 : 887.99 = 561.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.35/887.99 = 561.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.35x = 887.99 × 561.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.35x = 498,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,203.17/595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.83

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