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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 886.92 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 886.92 and 531.68 is: 796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 886.92 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/886.92 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 886.92 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 471,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,556.19/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.49

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