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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 816.96 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 816.96 and 555.04 is: 763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 816.96 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/816.96 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 816.96 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 453,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,445.48/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.48

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