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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.04, 889.80 and 554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.04, 889.80 and 554.88 is: 832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.04 : 889.80 = 554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.04/889.80 = 554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.04x = 889.80 × 554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.04x = 493,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,732.22/593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.54

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