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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 895.46 and 511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 895.46 and 511.25 is: 766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 895.46 = 511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/895.46 = 511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 895.46 × 511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 457,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,796.89/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.35

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