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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.80, 891.64 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.80, 891.64 and 530 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.80 : 891.64 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.80/891.64 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.80x = 891.64 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.80x = 472,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,569.20/594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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