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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.89, 892.36 and 527.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.89, 892.36 and 527.26 is: 790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.89 : 892.36 = 527.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.89/892.36 = 527.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.89x = 892.36 × 527.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.89x = 470,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,498.64/594.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.90

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