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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.11, 883.16 and 586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.11, 883.16 and 586.58 is: 873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.11 : 883.16 = 586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.11/883.16 = 586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.11x = 883.16 × 586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.11x = 518,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,043.99/593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.44

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