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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 888.98 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 888.98 and 535.43 is: 803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 888.98 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/888.98 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 888.98 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 475,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,979.44/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.30

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