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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 889.98 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 889.98 and 591.76 is: 888.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 889.98 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/889.98 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 889.98 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 526,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,654.56/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.36

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