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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.82, 891.14 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.82, 891.14 and 285.89 is: 429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.82 : 891.14 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.82/891.14 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.82x = 891.14 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.82x = 254,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,762.13/593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.02

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