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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 888.94 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 888.94 and 524.16 is: 786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 888.94 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/888.94 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 888.94 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 465,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,946.79/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.81

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