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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.28, 890.51 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.28, 890.51 and 503.16 is: 753.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.28 : 890.51 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.28/890.51 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.28x = 890.51 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.28x = 448,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,062.04/594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.96

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