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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 885.90 and 563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 885.90 and 563.77 is: 845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 885.90 = 563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/885.90 = 563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 885.90 × 563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 499,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,443.84/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.04

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