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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 819.27 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 819.27 and 511.08 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 819.27 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/819.27 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 819.27 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 418,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,712.51/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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