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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.33, 893.96 and 570.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.33, 893.96 and 570.37 is: 856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.33 : 893.96 = 570.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.33/893.96 = 570.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.33x = 893.96 × 570.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.33x = 509,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,887.97/595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.48

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