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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 891.54 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 891.54 and 592.92 is: 888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 891.54 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/891.54 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 891.54 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 528,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,611.90/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.30

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