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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 890.12 and 535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 890.12 and 535.77 is: 803.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 890.12 = 535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/890.12 = 535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 890.12 × 535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 476,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,899.59/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.84

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