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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.20, 824.76 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.20, 824.76 and 510.72 is: 704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.20 : 824.76 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.20/824.76 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.20x = 824.76 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.20x = 421,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,221.43/598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.15

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