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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.06, 888.81 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.06, 888.81 and 519.75 is: 778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.06 : 888.81 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.06/888.81 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.06x = 888.81 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.06x = 461,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,957.05/593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.94

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