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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.66, 1,588.90 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.66, 1,588.90 and 511.30 is: 767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.66 : 1,588.90 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.66/1,588.90 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.66x = 1,588.90 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.66x = 812,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,404.57/1,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.39

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