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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 887.06 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 887.06 and 528.60 is: 790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 887.06 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/887.06 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 887.06 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 468,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,899.92/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.43

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