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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.62, 893.70 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.62, 893.70 and 571.32 is: 857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.62 : 893.70 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.62/893.70 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.62x = 893.70 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.62x = 510,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,588.68/595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.24

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