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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.28, 882.04 and 571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.28, 882.04 and 571.84 is: 853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.28 : 882.04 = 571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.28/882.04 = 571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.28x = 882.04 × 571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.28x = 504,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,385.75/591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.04

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