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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 887.86 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 887.86 and 529.08 is: 791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 887.86 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/887.86 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 887.86 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 469,748.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,748.97/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.25

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