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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.23, 898.85 and 517.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.23, 898.85 and 517.83 is: 776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.23 : 898.85 = 517.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.23/898.85 = 517.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.23x = 898.85 × 517.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.23x = 465,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,444.41/599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.74

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