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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.62, 898.66 and 514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.62, 898.66 and 514.54 is: 768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.62 : 898.66 = 514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.62/898.66 = 514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.62x = 898.66 × 514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.62x = 462,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,396.52/601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.59

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