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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 884.04 and 555.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 884.04 and 555.81 is: 829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 884.04 = 555.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/884.04 = 555.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 884.04 × 555.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 491,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,358.49/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.59

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