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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.24, 882.50 and 568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.24, 882.50 and 568.74 is: 851.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.24 : 882.50 = 568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.24/882.50 = 568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.24x = 882.50 × 568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.24x = 501,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,908.55/589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.79

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