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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.79, 1,588.52 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.79, 1,588.52 and 511.03 is: 766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.79 : 1,588.52 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.79/1,588.52 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.79x = 1,588.52 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.79x = 811,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,781.38/1,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.71

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