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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 820.62 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 820.62 and 511.32 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 820.62 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/820.62 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 820.62 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 419,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,599.42/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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