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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 814.86 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 814.86 and 572.16 is: 789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 814.86 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/814.86 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 814.86 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 466,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,230.30/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.69

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