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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 818.52 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 818.52 and 524.44 is: 721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 818.52 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/818.52 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 818.52 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 429,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,264.63/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.89

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