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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 882.90 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 882.90 and 571.05 is: 850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 882.90 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/882.90 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 882.90 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 504,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,180.05/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.33

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