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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 816.75 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 816.75 and 503.91 is: 694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 816.75 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/816.75 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 816.75 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 411,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,568.49/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.40

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