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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.03, 890.33 and 506.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.03, 890.33 and 506.91 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.03 : 890.33 = 506.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.03/890.33 = 506.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.03x = 890.33 × 506.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.03x = 451,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,314.65/593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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