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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.74, 890.88 and 536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.74, 890.88 and 536.50 is: 804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.74 : 890.88 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.74/890.88 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.74x = 890.88 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.74x = 477,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,957.12/593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.99

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