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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 887.49 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 887.49 and 512.46 is: 764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 887.49 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/887.49 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 887.49 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 454,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,803.13/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.97

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