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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.91, 888.74 and 573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.91, 888.74 and 573.31 is: 856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.91 : 888.74 = 573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.91/888.74 = 573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.91x = 888.74 × 573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.91x = 509,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,523.53/594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.47

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