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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.41, 894.63 and 558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.41, 894.63 and 558.18 is: 841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.41 : 894.63 = 558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.41/894.63 = 558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.41x = 894.63 × 558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.41x = 499,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,364.57/593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.52

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