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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.13, 893.70 and 564.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.13, 893.70 and 564.35 is: 847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 893.70 = 564.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/893.70 = 564.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 893.70 × 564.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 504,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,355.13/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.48

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