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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.83, 894.77 and 504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.83, 894.77 and 504.59 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.83 : 894.77 = 504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.83/894.77 = 504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.83x = 894.77 × 504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.83x = 451,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,489.47/595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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