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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.21, 885.57 and 527.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.21, 885.57 and 527.59 is: 788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.21 : 885.57 = 527.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.21/885.57 = 527.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.21x = 885.57 × 527.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.21x = 467,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,217.88/592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.94

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