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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.84, 826.20 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.84, 826.20 and 511.44 is: 706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.84 : 826.20 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.84/826.20 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.84x = 826.20 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.84x = 422,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,551.73/597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.80

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