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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 888.51 and 576.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 888.51 and 576.81 is: 863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 888.51 = 576.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/888.51 = 576.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 888.51 × 576.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 512,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,501.45/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.93

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