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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.39, 891.23 and 527.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.39, 891.23 and 527.77 is: 791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.39 : 891.23 = 527.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.39/891.23 = 527.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.39x = 891.23 × 527.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.39x = 470,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,360.00/594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.33

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