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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.90, 890.19 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.90, 890.19 and 502.56 is: 752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.90 : 890.19 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.90/890.19 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.90x = 890.19 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.90x = 447,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,373.89/594.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.02

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