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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 890.07 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 890.07 and 502.92 is: 753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 890.07 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/890.07 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 890.07 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 447,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,634.00/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.06

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