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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 894.57 and 569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 894.57 and 569.06 is: 850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 894.57 = 569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/894.57 = 569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 894.57 × 569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 509,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,059.53/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.96

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