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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 888.57 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 888.57 and 559.44 is: 838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 888.57 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/888.57 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 888.57 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 497,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,101.60/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.06

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