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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 888.70 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 888.70 and 563.49 is: 844.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 888.70 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/888.70 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 888.70 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 500,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,775.38/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.81

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