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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 822.56 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 822.56 and 509.76 is: 701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 822.56 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/822.56 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 822.56 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 419,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,308.19/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.84

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