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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 819.09 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 819.09 and 503.79 is: 695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 819.09 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/819.09 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 819.09 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 412,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,649.35/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.64

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