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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.92, 888.42 and 560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.92, 888.42 and 560.70 is: 841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.92 : 888.42 = 560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.92/888.42 = 560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.92x = 888.42 × 560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.92x = 498,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,137.09/591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.56

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