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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.35, 892.89 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.35, 892.89 and 535.14 is: 802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.35 : 892.89 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.35/892.89 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.35x = 892.89 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.35x = 477,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,821.15/595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.59

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