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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 886.73 and 535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 886.73 and 535.62 is: 799.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 886.73 = 535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/886.73 = 535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 886.73 × 535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 474,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,948.34/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.66

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