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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.94, 888.63 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.94, 888.63 and 556.22 is: 829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.94 : 888.63 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.94/888.63 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.94x = 888.63 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.94x = 494,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,271.00/595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.40

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