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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.62, 898.40 and 512.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.62, 898.40 and 512.97 is: 769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.62 : 898.40 = 512.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.62/898.40 = 512.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.62x = 898.40 × 512.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.62x = 460,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,849.68/598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.85

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