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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.53, 891.02 and 517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.53, 891.02 and 517.13 is: 775.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.53 : 891.02 = 517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.53/891.02 = 517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.53x = 891.02 × 517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.53x = 460,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,772.81/594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.02

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