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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.26, 887.72 and 521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.26, 887.72 and 521.98 is: 781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.26 : 887.72 = 521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.26/887.72 = 521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.26x = 887.72 × 521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.26x = 463,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,372.09/593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.06

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