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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.35, 888.85 and 559.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.35, 888.85 and 559.63 is: 838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.35 : 888.85 = 559.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.35/888.85 = 559.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.35x = 888.85 × 559.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.35x = 497,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,423.50/593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.33

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