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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.47, 882.48 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.47, 882.48 and 511.14 is: 765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.47 : 882.48 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.47/882.48 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.47x = 882.48 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.47x = 451,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,070.83/589.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.21

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