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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.22, 890.94 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.22, 890.94 and 572.54 is: 856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.22 : 890.94 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.22/890.94 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.22x = 890.94 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.22x = 510,098.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,098.79/595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.99

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