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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 889.83 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 889.83 and 525.84 is: 787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 889.83 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/889.83 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 889.83 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 467,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,908.21/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.88

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