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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.17, 894.26 and 557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.17, 894.26 and 557.93 is: 841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.17 : 894.26 = 557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.17/894.26 = 557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.17x = 894.26 × 557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.17x = 498,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,933.93/593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.13

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