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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.32, 812.61 and 501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.32, 812.61 and 501.84 is: 691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.32 : 812.61 = 501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.32/812.61 = 501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.32x = 812.61 × 501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.32x = 407,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,800.20/589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.98

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