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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 817.32 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 817.32 and 504.96 is: 697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 817.32 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/817.32 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 817.32 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 412,713.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,713.91/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.06

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