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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 887.04 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 887.04 and 527.36 is: 790.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 887.04 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/887.04 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 887.04 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 467,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,789.41/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.18

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