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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.60, 884.51 and 556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.60, 884.51 and 556.12 is: 830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.60 : 884.51 = 556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.60/884.51 = 556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.60x = 884.51 × 556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.60x = 491,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,893.70/592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.06

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