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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 895.71 and 563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 895.71 and 563.13 is: 844.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 895.71 = 563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/895.71 = 563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 895.71 × 563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 504,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,401.17/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.68

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