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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 892.70 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 892.70 and 561.12 is: 841.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 892.70 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/892.70 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 892.70 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 500,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,911.82/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.67

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