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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.95, 811.22 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.95, 811.22 and 571.73 is: 786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.95 : 811.22 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.95/811.22 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.95x = 811.22 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.95x = 463,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,791.90/589.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.15

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