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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 888.69 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 888.69 and 524.58 is: 786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 888.69 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/888.69 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 888.69 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 466,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,189.00/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.26

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