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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.10, 890.60 and 562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.10, 890.60 and 562.80 is: 839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.10 : 890.60 = 562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.10/890.60 = 562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.10x = 890.60 × 562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.10x = 501,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,229.68/597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.44

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