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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.16, 887.16 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.16, 887.16 and 570.56 is: 854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.16 : 887.16 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.16/887.16 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.16x = 887.16 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.16x = 506,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,178.01/592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.80

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