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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.30, 888.45 and 565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.30, 888.45 and 565.30 is: 847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.30 : 888.45 = 565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.30/888.45 = 565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.30x = 888.45 × 565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.30x = 502,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,240.79/592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.95

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