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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 886.32 and 565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 886.32 and 565.77 is: 846.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 886.32 = 565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/886.32 = 565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 886.32 × 565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 501,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,453.27/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.89

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