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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.41, 891.82 and 532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.41, 891.82 and 532.88 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.41 : 891.82 = 532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.41/891.82 = 532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.41x = 891.82 × 532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.41x = 475,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,227.25/592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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