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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 887.94 and 532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 887.94 and 532.52 is: 797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 887.94 = 532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/887.94 = 532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 887.94 × 532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 472,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,845.81/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.86

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