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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.20, 889.02 and 531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.20, 889.02 and 531.14 is: 796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.20 : 889.02 = 531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.20/889.02 = 531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.20x = 889.02 × 531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.20x = 472,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,189.64/593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.00

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