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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.92, 885.88 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.92, 885.88 and 507.44 is: 759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.92 : 885.88 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.92/885.88 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.92x = 885.88 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.92x = 449,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,530.95/591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.45

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