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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 822.56 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 822.56 and 595.52 is: 820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 822.56 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/822.56 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 822.56 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 489,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,850.93/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.03

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