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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.10, 885.26 and 556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.10, 885.26 and 556.62 is: 830.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.10 : 885.26 = 556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.10/885.26 = 556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.10x = 885.26 × 556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.10x = 492,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,753.42/593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.81

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