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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 889.62 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 889.62 and 583.20 is: 875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 889.62 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/889.62 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 889.62 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 518,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,826.38/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.04

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