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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.74, 819.75 and 531.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.74, 819.75 and 531.47 is: 733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.74 : 819.75 = 531.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.74/819.75 = 531.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.74x = 819.75 × 531.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.74x = 435,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,665.78/593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.77

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