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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 821.39 and 512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 821.39 and 512.70 is: 706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 821.39 = 512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/821.39 = 512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 821.39 × 512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 421,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,122.55/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.90

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