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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.53, 891.27 and 574.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.53, 891.27 and 574.11 is: 859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.53 : 891.27 = 574.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.53/891.27 = 574.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.53x = 891.27 × 574.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.53x = 511,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,687.02/595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.21

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