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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.97, 888.06 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.97, 888.06 and 527.03 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.97 : 888.06 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.97/888.06 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.97x = 888.06 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.97x = 468,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,035.13/592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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