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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.53, 890.70 and 568.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.53, 890.70 and 568.42 is: 853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.53 : 890.70 = 568.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.53/890.70 = 568.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.53x = 890.70 × 568.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.53x = 506,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,291.69/593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.02

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