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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 895.66 and 550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 895.66 and 550.63 is: 827.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 895.66 = 550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/895.66 = 550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 895.66 × 550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 493,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,177.01/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.85

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