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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.10, 888.84 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.10, 888.84 and 511.18 is: 764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.10 : 888.84 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.10/888.84 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.10x = 888.84 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.10x = 454,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,357.23/594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.78

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