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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 888.62 and 577.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 888.62 and 577.54 is: 861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 888.62 = 577.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/888.62 = 577.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 888.62 × 577.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 513,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,209.15/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.44

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