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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.34, 888.08 and 518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.34, 888.08 and 518.44 is: 778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.34 : 888.08 = 518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.34/888.08 = 518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.34x = 888.08 × 518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.34x = 460,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,416.20/591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.60

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