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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 819.77 and 505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 819.77 and 505.94 is: 698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 819.77 = 505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/819.77 = 505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 819.77 × 505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 414,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,747.81/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.09

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