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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 899.66 and 516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.87, 899.66 and 516.86 is: 776.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.87 : 899.66 = 516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.87/899.66 = 516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.87x = 899.66 × 516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.87x = 464,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,995.06/598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.46

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