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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 883.67 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 883.67 and 515.52 is: 769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 883.67 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/883.67 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 883.67 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 455,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,549.56/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.48

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