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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 895.74 and 539.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 895.74 and 539.94 is: 810.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 895.74 = 539.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/895.74 = 539.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 895.74 × 539.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 483,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,645.86/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.09

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