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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 971.40 and 593.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 971.40 and 593.93 is: 891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 971.40 = 593.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/971.40 = 593.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 971.40 × 593.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 576,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,943.60/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.18

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