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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.86, 972.72 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.86, 972.72 and 593.16 is: 887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.86 : 972.72 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.86/972.72 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.86x = 972.72 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.86x = 576,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,978.60/649.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.85

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