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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.44, 894.41 and 557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.44, 894.41 and 557.56 is: 831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.44 : 894.41 = 557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.44/894.41 = 557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.44x = 894.41 × 557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.44x = 498,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,687.24/599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.92

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