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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.87, 894.74 and 529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.87, 894.74 and 529.83 is: 792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.87 : 894.74 = 529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.87/894.74 = 529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.87x = 894.74 × 529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.87x = 474,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,057.45/597.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.91

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