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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 888.99 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 888.99 and 535.02 is: 802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 888.99 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/888.99 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 888.99 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 475,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,622.98/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.71

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