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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.73, 884.58 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.73, 884.58 and 156.89 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.73 : 884.58 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.73/884.58 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.73x = 884.58 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.73x = 138,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,781.76/589.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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