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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.44, 887.88 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.44, 887.88 and 555.72 is: 828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.44 : 887.88 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.44/887.88 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.44x = 887.88 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.44x = 493,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,412.67/595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.65

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