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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 892.95 and 533.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 892.95 and 533.63 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 892.95 = 533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/892.95 = 533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 892.95 × 533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 476,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,500.44/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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