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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 891.32 and 589.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 891.32 and 589.39 is: 884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 891.32 = 589.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/891.32 = 589.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 891.32 × 589.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 525,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,329.92/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.49

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