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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 887.62 and 572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 887.62 and 572.56 is: 855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 887.62 = 572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/887.62 = 572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 887.62 × 572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 508,212.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,212.84/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.35

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