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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.06, 886.41 and 513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.06, 886.41 and 513.58 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.06 : 886.41 = 513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.06/886.41 = 513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.06x = 886.41 × 513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.06x = 455,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,242.45/592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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