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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.85, 879.62 and 517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.85, 879.62 and 517.06 is: 771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.85 : 879.62 = 517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.85/879.62 = 517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.85x = 879.62 × 517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.85x = 454,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,812.83/589.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.07

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