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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 889.44 and 558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 889.44 and 558.24 is: 836.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 889.44 = 558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/889.44 = 558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 889.44 × 558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 496,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,520.99/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.23

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