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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 883.84 and 560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 883.84 and 560 is: 834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 883.84 = 560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/883.84 = 560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 883.84 × 560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 494,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,950.40/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.49

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