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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.45, 878.79 and 511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.45, 878.79 and 511.65 is: 764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.45 : 878.79 = 511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.45/878.79 = 511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.45x = 878.79 × 511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.45x = 449,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,632.90/588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.10

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