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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 887.75 and 523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 887.75 and 523.95 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 887.75 = 523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/887.75 = 523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 887.75 × 523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 465,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,136.61/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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