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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.69, 888.65 and 513.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.69, 888.65 and 513.73 is: 771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.69 : 888.65 = 513.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.69/888.65 = 513.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.69x = 888.65 × 513.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.69x = 456,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,526.16/591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.56

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