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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 818.98 and 552.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 818.98 and 552.85 is: 762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 818.98 = 552.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/818.98 = 552.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 818.98 × 552.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 452,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,769.66/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.04

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