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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.89, 892.35 and 527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.89, 892.35 and 527.25 is: 790.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.89 : 892.35 = 527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.89/892.35 = 527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.89x = 892.35 × 527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.89x = 470,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,491.54/594.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.89

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