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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.72, 891.69 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.72, 891.69 and 573.04 is: 857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.72 : 891.69 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.72/891.69 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.72x = 891.69 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.72x = 510,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,974.04/595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.74

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