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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 895.52 and 565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 895.52 and 565.43 is: 848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 895.52 = 565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/895.52 = 565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 895.52 × 565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 506,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,350.81/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.14

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