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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 890.09 and 548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 890.09 and 548.75 is: 823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 890.09 = 548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/890.09 = 548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 890.09 × 548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 488,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,436.89/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.13

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