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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 892.38 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 892.38 and 554.80 is: 832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 892.38 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/892.38 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 892.38 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 495,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,092.42/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.26

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