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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.55, 893.63 and 550.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.55, 893.63 and 550.19 is: 825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.55 : 893.63 = 550.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.55/893.63 = 550.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.55x = 893.63 × 550.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.55x = 491,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,669.90/595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.57

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