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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.23, 823.73 and 509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.23, 823.73 and 509.54 is: 701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.23 : 823.73 = 509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.23/823.73 = 509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.23x = 823.73 × 509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.23x = 419,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,716.72/598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.60

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