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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.43, 888.40 and 568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.43, 888.40 and 568.06 is: 850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.43 : 888.40 = 568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.43/888.40 = 568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.43x = 888.40 × 568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.43x = 504,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,661.66/593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.41

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