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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.94, 892.36 and 552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.94, 892.36 and 552.30 is: 832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.94 : 892.36 = 552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.94/892.36 = 552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.94x = 892.36 × 552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.94x = 492,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,850.43/591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.60

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