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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.46, 891.97 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.46, 891.97 and 527.16 is: 789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.46 : 891.97 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.46/891.97 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.46x = 891.97 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.46x = 470,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,210.91/595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.66

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