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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.18, 894.33 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.18, 894.33 and 519.08 is: 778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.18 : 894.33 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.18/894.33 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.18x = 894.33 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.18x = 464,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,228.82/596.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.67

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