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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.41, 891.92 and 544.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.41, 891.92 and 544.65 is: 815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.41 : 891.92 = 544.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.41/891.92 = 544.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.41x = 891.92 × 544.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.41x = 485,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,781.50/595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.88

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