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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.85, 811.58 and 510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.85, 811.58 and 510.91 is: 702.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.85 : 811.58 = 510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.85/811.58 = 510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.85x = 811.58 × 510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.85x = 414,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,644.34/589.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.97

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