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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.22, 888.06 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.22, 888.06 and 563.60 is: 845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.22 : 888.06 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.22/888.06 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.22x = 888.06 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.22x = 500,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,510.62/592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.14

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