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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 889.17 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 889.17 and 547.44 is: 821.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 889.17 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/889.17 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 889.17 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 486,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,767.22/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.51

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