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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.83, 893.27 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.83, 893.27 and 503.59 is: 756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.83 : 893.27 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.83/893.27 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.83x = 893.27 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.83x = 449,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,837.09/594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.25

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