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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 818.10 and 573.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 818.10 and 573.17 is: 791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 818.10 = 573.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/818.10 = 573.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 818.10 × 573.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 468,906.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,906.29/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.68

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