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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.52, 891.78 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.52, 891.78 and 555.64 is: 833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.52 : 891.78 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.52/891.78 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.52x = 891.78 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.52x = 495,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,508.64/594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.46

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