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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 888.24 and 552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 888.24 and 552.74 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 888.24 = 552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/888.24 = 552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 888.24 × 552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 490,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,965.78/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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