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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 890.94 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 890.94 and 526.08 is: 788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 890.94 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/890.94 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 890.94 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 468,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,705.72/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.51

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