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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.52, 894.86 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.52, 894.86 and 538.44 is: 807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.52 : 894.86 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.52/894.86 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.52x = 894.86 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.52x = 481,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,825.73/596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.73

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