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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.70, 891.98 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.70, 891.98 and 552.06 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.70 : 891.98 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.70/891.98 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.70x = 891.98 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.70x = 492,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,426.48/591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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