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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 889.08 and 527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 889.08 and 527.68 is: 790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 889.08 = 527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/889.08 = 527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 889.08 × 527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 469,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,149.73/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.29

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