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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 889.32 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 889.32 and 506.64 is: 758.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 889.32 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/889.32 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 889.32 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 450,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,565.08/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.37

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