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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 896.19 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 896.19 and 511.06 is: 766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 896.19 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/896.19 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 896.19 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 458,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,006.86/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.82

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