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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 892.01 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 892.01 and 563.22 is: 845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 892.01 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/892.01 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 892.01 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 502,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,399.28/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.79

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