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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.52, 1,327.95 and 593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.52, 1,327.95 and 593.91 is: 891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.52 : 1,327.95 = 593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.52/1,327.95 = 593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.52x = 1,327.95 × 593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.52x = 788,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,682.78/884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.65

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