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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 891 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 891 and 559.44 is: 839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 891 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/891 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 891 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 498,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,461.04/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.16

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