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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 898.10 and 517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 898.10 and 517.33 is: 775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 898.10 = 517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/898.10 = 517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 898.10 × 517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 464,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,607.00/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.99

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