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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 824.35 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 824.35 and 534.72 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 824.35 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/824.35 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 824.35 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 440,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,793.76/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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