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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 890.94 and 534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 890.94 and 534.52 is: 800.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 890.94 = 534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/890.94 = 534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 890.94 × 534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 476,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,225.25/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.86

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