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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 898.43 and 502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 898.43 and 502.84 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 898.43 = 502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/898.43 = 502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 898.43 × 502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 451,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,765.15/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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