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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 886.83 and 565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 886.83 and 565.30 is: 846.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 886.83 = 565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/886.83 = 565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 886.83 × 565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 501,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,325.00/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.79

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