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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 890.10 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 890.10 and 524.60 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 890.10 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/890.10 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 890.10 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 466,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,946.46/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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