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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.83, 888.53 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.83, 888.53 and 505.72 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.83 : 888.53 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.83/888.53 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.83x = 888.53 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.83x = 449,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,342.95/591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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