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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 895 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 895 and 590.96 is: 885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 895 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/895 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 895 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 528,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,909.20/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.17

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