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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.59, 895.42 and 575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.59, 895.42 and 575.11 is: 861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.59 : 895.42 = 575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.59/895.42 = 575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.59x = 895.42 × 575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.59x = 514,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,966.83/597.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.74

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