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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 887.71 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 887.71 and 501.64 is: 750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 887.71 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/887.71 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 887.71 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 445,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,313.30/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.67

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