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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.52, 813.60 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.52, 813.60 and 564.60 is: 777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.52 : 813.60 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.52/813.60 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.52x = 813.60 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.52x = 459,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,358.56/590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.89

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