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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 887.58 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 887.58 and 526.68 is: 788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 887.58 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/887.58 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 887.58 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 467,470.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,470.63/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.79

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