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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 891.99 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 891.99 and 549.09 is: 824.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 891.99 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/891.99 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 891.99 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 489,782.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,782.79/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.55

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