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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.41, 893.32 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.41, 893.32 and 533.88 is: 803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.41 : 893.32 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.41/893.32 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.41x = 893.32 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.41x = 476,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,925.68/593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.70

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