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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.76, 890.21 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.76, 890.21 and 573.36 is: 858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.76 : 890.21 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.76/890.21 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.76x = 890.21 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.76x = 510,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,412.24/594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.19

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