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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.59, 820.22 and 536.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.59, 820.22 and 536.07 is: 738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.59 : 820.22 = 536.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.59/820.22 = 536.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.59x = 820.22 × 536.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.59x = 439,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,692.66/595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.25

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