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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 897.58 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 897.58 and 495.72 is: 744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 897.58 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/897.58 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 897.58 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 444,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,948.98/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.34

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