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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.95, 897.09 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.95, 897.09 and 507.29 is: 761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.95 : 897.09 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.95/897.09 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.95x = 897.09 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.95x = 455,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,084.79/597.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.07

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