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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.03, 889.95 and 511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.03, 889.95 and 511.76 is: 767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.03 : 889.95 = 511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.03/889.95 = 511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.03x = 889.95 × 511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.03x = 455,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,440.81/593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.99

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