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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.99, 889.49 and 501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.99, 889.49 and 501.42 is: 752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.99 : 889.49 = 501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.99/889.49 = 501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.99x = 889.49 × 501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.99x = 446,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,008.08/592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.13

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