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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.59, 889.70 and 593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.59, 889.70 and 593.21 is: 817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.59 : 889.70 = 593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.59/889.70 = 593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.59x = 889.70 × 593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.59x = 527,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,771.52/645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.51

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