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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.53, 890.72 and 534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.53, 890.72 and 534.43 is: 797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.53 : 890.72 = 534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.53/890.72 = 534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.53x = 890.72 × 534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.53x = 476,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,027.49/596.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.99

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