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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.15, 887.93 and 569.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.15, 887.93 and 569.49 is: 848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.15 : 887.93 = 569.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.15/887.93 = 569.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.15x = 887.93 × 569.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.15x = 505,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,664.41/596.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.22

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