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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.53, 893.70 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.53, 893.70 and 570.42 is: 856.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.53 : 893.70 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.53/893.70 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.53x = 893.70 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.53x = 509,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,784.35/595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.02

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