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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.24, 888.26 and 562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.24, 888.26 and 562.98 is: 844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.24 : 888.26 = 562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.24/888.26 = 562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.24x = 888.26 × 562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.24x = 500,072.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,072.61/592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.37

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