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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.54, 888.98 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.54, 888.98 and 513.46 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.54 : 888.98 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.54/888.98 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.54x = 888.98 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.54x = 456,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,455.67/595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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