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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 884.43 and 516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 884.43 and 516.87 is: 773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 884.43 = 516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/884.43 = 516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 884.43 × 516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 457,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,135.33/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.93

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