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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.22, 887.16 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.22, 887.16 and 558.50 is: 836.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.22 : 887.16 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.22/887.16 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.22x = 887.16 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.22x = 495,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,482.47/592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.65

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