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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.86, 888.32 and 526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.86, 888.32 and 526.76 is: 790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.86 : 888.32 = 526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.86/888.32 = 526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.86x = 888.32 × 526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.86x = 467,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,931.44/591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.61

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