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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.35, 898.62 and 595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.35, 898.62 and 595.35 is: 898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.35 : 898.62 = 595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.35/898.62 = 595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.35x = 898.62 × 595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.35x = 534,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,993.42/595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.62

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