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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 890.70 and 549.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 890.70 and 549.39 is: 825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 890.70 = 549.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/890.70 = 549.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 890.70 × 549.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 489,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,341.67/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.85

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