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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 890.96 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 890.96 and 526.59 is: 789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 890.96 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/890.96 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 890.96 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 469,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,167.99/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.01

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