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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.78, 888.11 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.78, 888.11 and 532.68 is: 795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.78 : 888.11 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.78/888.11 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.78x = 888.11 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.78x = 473,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,078.43/594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.38

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