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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.04, 882.92 and 513.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.04, 882.92 and 513.29 is: 768.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.04 : 882.92 = 513.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.04/882.92 = 513.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.04x = 882.92 × 513.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.04x = 453,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,187.03/590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.06

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