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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.04, 888.41 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.04, 888.41 and 532.68 is: 797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.04 : 888.41 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.04/888.41 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.04x = 888.41 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.04x = 473,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,238.24/593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.99

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