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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 816.72 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 816.72 and 534.60 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 816.72 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/816.72 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 816.72 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 436,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,618.51/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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