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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 889.44 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 889.44 and 549.76 is: 825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 889.44 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/889.44 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 889.44 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 488,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,978.53/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.98

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