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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.22, 884.94 and 568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.22, 884.94 and 568.54 is: 850.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.22 : 884.94 = 568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.22/884.94 = 568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.22x = 884.94 × 568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.22x = 503,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,123.79/591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.99

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