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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.35, 893.34 and 581.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.35, 893.34 and 581.59 is: 874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.35 : 893.34 = 581.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.35/893.34 = 581.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.35x = 893.34 × 581.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.35x = 519,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,555.38/594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.16

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