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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 890.19 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 890.19 and 572.04 is: 856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 890.19 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/890.19 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 890.19 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 509,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,224.29/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.24

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