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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.11, 887.82 and 566.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.11, 887.82 and 566.77 is: 848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.11 : 887.82 = 566.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.11/887.82 = 566.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.11x = 887.82 × 566.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.11x = 503,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,189.74/593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.39

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