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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 889.82 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 889.82 and 527.76 is: 792.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 889.82 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/889.82 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 889.82 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 469,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,611.40/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.11

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