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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 890.08 and 588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 890.08 and 588.54 is: 883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 890.08 = 588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/890.08 = 588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 890.08 × 588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 523,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,847.68/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.27

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