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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 825.65 and 523.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 825.65 and 523.22 is: 723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 825.65 = 523.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/825.65 = 523.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 825.65 × 523.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 431,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,989.85/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.56

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