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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.82, 819.36 and 511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.82, 819.36 and 511.65 is: 705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.82 : 819.36 = 511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.82/819.36 = 511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.82x = 819.36 × 511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.82x = 419,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,225.54/593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.98

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