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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 892.90 and 563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 892.90 and 563.13 is: 844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 892.90 = 563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/892.90 = 563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 892.90 × 563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 502,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,818.78/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.70

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