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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 888.84 and 593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 888.84 and 593.84 is: 884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 888.84 = 593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/888.84 = 593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 888.84 × 593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 527,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,828.75/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.02

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