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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.94, 889.38 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.94, 889.38 and 572.11 is: 853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.94 : 889.38 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.94/889.38 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.94x = 889.38 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.94x = 508,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,820.97/595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.82

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