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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.20, 891.94 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.20, 891.94 and 526.16 is: 789.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.20 : 891.94 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.20/891.94 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.20x = 891.94 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.20x = 469,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,303.15/594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.81

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