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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.35, 887.90 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.35, 887.90 and 537.03 is: 800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.35 : 887.90 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.35/887.90 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.35x = 887.90 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.35x = 476,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,826.25/595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.92

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