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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.07, 968.73 and 593.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.07, 968.73 and 593.99 is: 886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.07 : 968.73 = 593.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.07/968.73 = 593.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.07x = 968.73 × 593.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.07x = 575,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,412.96/649.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.52

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