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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 889.53 and 400.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 889.53 and 400.78 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 889.53 = 400.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/889.53 = 400.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 889.53 × 400.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 356,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,505.83/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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