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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 898.11 and 516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 898.11 and 516.90 is: 774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 898.11 = 516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/898.11 = 516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 898.11 × 516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 464,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,233.06/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.11

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