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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 886.47 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 886.47 and 550.08 is: 820.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 886.47 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/886.47 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 886.47 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 487,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,629.42/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.68

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