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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 888.48 and 524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 888.48 and 524.43 is: 786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 888.48 = 524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/888.48 = 524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 888.48 × 524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 465,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,945.57/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.68

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