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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.39, 804.98 and 503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.39, 804.98 and 503.36 is: 691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.39 : 804.98 = 503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.39/804.98 = 503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.39x = 804.98 × 503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.39x = 405,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,191.97/586.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.00

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