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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.49, 888.89 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.49, 888.89 and 555.44 is: 833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.49 : 888.89 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.49/888.89 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.49x = 888.89 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.49x = 493,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,717.84/592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.30

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