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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.28, 812.52 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.28, 812.52 and 520.16 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.28 : 812.52 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.28/812.52 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.28x = 812.52 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.28x = 422,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,640.40/589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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