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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.78, 893.81 and 481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.78, 893.81 and 481.26 is: 722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.78 : 893.81 = 481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.78/893.81 = 481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.78x = 893.81 × 481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.78x = 430,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,156.20/595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.01

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