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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.78, 890.93 and 587.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.78, 890.93 and 587.49 is: 880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.78 : 890.93 = 587.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.78/890.93 = 587.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.78x = 890.93 × 587.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.78x = 523,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,410.59/594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.01

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