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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.20, 883.80 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.20, 883.80 and 550.80 is: 826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.20 : 883.80 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.20/883.80 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.20x = 883.80 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.20x = 486,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,797.04/589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.20

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