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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.10, 889.73 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.10, 889.73 and 506.96 is: 759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.10 : 889.73 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.10/889.73 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.10x = 889.73 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.10x = 451,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,050.54/594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.22

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