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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 822.28 and 539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 822.28 and 539.37 is: 744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 822.28 = 539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/822.28 = 539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 822.28 × 539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 443,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,511.82/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.48

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