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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.13, 887.94 and 499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.13, 887.94 and 499.64 is: 749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 887.94 = 499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/887.94 = 499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 887.94 × 499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 443,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,645.90/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.23

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