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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 887.76 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 887.76 and 501.03 is: 750.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 887.76 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/887.76 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 887.76 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 444,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,794.39/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.46

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