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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 891 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 891 and 530.16 is: 793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 891 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/891 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 891 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 472,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,372.56/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.96

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