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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.21, 896.30 and 527.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.21, 896.30 and 527.99 is: 792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.21 : 896.30 = 527.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.21/896.30 = 527.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.21x = 896.30 × 527.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.21x = 473,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,232.30/597.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.41

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