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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.82, 893.98 and 492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.82, 893.98 and 492.76 is: 740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.82 : 893.98 = 492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.82/893.98 = 492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.82x = 893.98 × 492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.82x = 440,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,517.58/594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.59

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