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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 898.54 and 516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 898.54 and 516.11 is: 775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 898.54 = 516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/898.54 = 516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 898.54 × 516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 463,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,739.70/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.33

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