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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.51, 1,328.89 and 593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.51, 1,328.89 and 593.56 is: 890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.51 : 1,328.89 = 593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.51/1,328.89 = 593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.51x = 1,328.89 × 593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.51x = 788,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,780.75/885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.77

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