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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.72, 897.60 and 502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.72, 897.60 and 502.72 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.72 : 897.60 = 502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.72/897.60 = 502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.72x = 897.60 × 502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.72x = 451,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,241.47/598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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