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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 886.37 and 562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 886.37 and 562.10 is: 841.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 886.37 = 562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/886.37 = 562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 886.37 × 562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 498,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,221.33/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.31

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