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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 883.85 and 572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 883.85 and 572.06 is: 851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 883.85 = 572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/883.85 = 572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 883.85 × 572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 505,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,614.58/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.30

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