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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.93, 895.45 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.93, 895.45 and 529.53 is: 793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.93 : 895.45 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.93/895.45 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.93x = 895.45 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.93x = 474,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,160.51/597.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.01

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