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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.46, 888.97 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.46, 888.97 and 525.16 is: 786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.46 : 888.97 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.46/888.97 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.46x = 888.97 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.46x = 466,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,851.49/593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.66

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