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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.53, 889.22 and 533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.53, 889.22 and 533.43 is: 796.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.53 : 889.22 = 533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.53/889.22 = 533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.53x = 889.22 × 533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.53x = 474,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,337.96/595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.50

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