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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 895.44 and 564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 895.44 and 564.66 is: 846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 895.44 = 564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/895.44 = 564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 895.44 × 564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 505,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,619.15/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.20

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