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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 891.95 and 592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 891.95 and 592.55 is: 884.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 891.95 = 592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/891.95 = 592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 891.95 × 592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 528,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,520.89/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.24

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