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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 895.71 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 895.71 and 552.36 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 895.71 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/895.71 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 895.71 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 494,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,754.38/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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