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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.50, 888.74 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.50, 888.74 and 589.74 is: 880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.50 : 888.74 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.50/888.74 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.50x = 888.74 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.50x = 524,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,122.58/595.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.14

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