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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.28, 888.72 and 595.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.28, 888.72 and 595.37 is: 887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.28 : 888.72 = 595.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.28/888.72 = 595.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.28x = 888.72 × 595.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.28x = 529,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,112.78/596.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.36

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