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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 893.46 and 565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 893.46 and 565.89 is: 846.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 893.46 = 565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/893.46 = 565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 893.46 × 565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 505,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,600.08/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.73

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