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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.45, 893.11 and 552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.45, 893.11 and 552.81 is: 833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.45 : 893.11 = 552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.45/893.11 = 552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.45x = 893.11 × 552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.45x = 493,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,720.14/592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.35

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