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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.12, 887.10 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.12, 887.10 and 510.04 is: 764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.12 : 887.10 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.12/887.10 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.12x = 887.10 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.12x = 452,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,456.48/592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.13

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