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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.38, 891.36 and 573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.38, 891.36 and 573.94 is: 862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.38 : 891.36 = 573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.38/891.36 = 573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.38x = 891.36 × 573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.38x = 511,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,587.16/593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.16

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