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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.10, 888.15 and 512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.10, 888.15 and 512.90 is: 769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.10 : 888.15 = 512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.10/888.15 = 512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.10x = 888.15 × 512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.10x = 455,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,532.14/592.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.35

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