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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 887.91 and 501.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 887.91 and 501.22 is: 750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 887.91 = 501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/887.91 = 501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 887.91 × 501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 445,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,038.25/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.28

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