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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.64, 884.94 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.64, 884.94 and 530.52 is: 794.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.64 : 884.94 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.64/884.94 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.64x = 884.94 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.64x = 469,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,478.37/590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.86

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