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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 896.67 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 896.67 and 511.56 is: 765.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 896.67 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/896.67 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 896.67 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 458,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,700.51/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.73

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