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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 825.84 and 562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 825.84 and 562.88 is: 780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 825.84 = 562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/825.84 = 562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 825.84 × 562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 464,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,848.82/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.37

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