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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.97, 883.53 and 528.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.97, 883.53 and 528.31 is: 787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.97 : 883.53 = 528.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.97/883.53 = 528.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.97x = 883.53 × 528.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.97x = 466,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,770.68/592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.17

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