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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.91, 897.21 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.91, 897.21 and 501.44 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.91 : 897.21 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.91/897.21 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.91x = 897.21 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.91x = 449,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,892.50/598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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