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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.20, 883.74 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.20, 883.74 and 506.16 is: 759.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.20 : 883.74 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.20/883.74 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.20x = 883.74 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.20x = 447,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,313.84/589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.19

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