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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 890.04 and 566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 890.04 and 566.72 is: 851.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 890.04 = 566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/890.04 = 566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 890.04 × 566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 504,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,399.02/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.05

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