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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.42, 886.62 and 573.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.42, 886.62 and 573.55 is: 854.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.42 : 886.62 = 573.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.42/886.62 = 573.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.42x = 886.62 × 573.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.42x = 508,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,520.90/595.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.05

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