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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.27, 889.90 and 548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.27, 889.90 and 548.63 is: 822.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.27 : 889.90 = 548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.27/889.90 = 548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.27x = 889.90 × 548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.27x = 488,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,220.02/593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.94

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