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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.52, 819.06 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.52, 819.06 and 504.72 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.52 : 819.06 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.52/819.06 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.52x = 819.06 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.52x = 413,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,395.96/593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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