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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 889.18 and 500.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 889.18 and 500.92 is: 751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 889.18 = 500.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/889.18 = 500.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 889.18 × 500.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 445,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,404.57/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.21

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