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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 893.88 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 893.88 and 517.32 is: 774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 893.88 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/893.88 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 893.88 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 462,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,422.00/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.03

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