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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 891 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 891 and 575.64 is: 858

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 891 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/891 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 891 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 512,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,895.24/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858

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