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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.96, 1,593.36 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.96, 1,593.36 and 575.92 is: 863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.96 : 1,593.36 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.96/1,593.36 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.96x = 1,593.36 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.96x = 917,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,647.89/1,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.29

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