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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.10, 883.77 and 555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.10, 883.77 and 555.62 is: 829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.10 : 883.77 = 555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.10/883.77 = 555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.10x = 883.77 × 555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.10x = 491,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,037.51/592.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.32

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