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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.04, 890.64 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.04, 890.64 and 507.12 is: 761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.04 : 890.64 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.04/890.64 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.04x = 890.64 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.04x = 451,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,661.36/593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.60

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