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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 896.54 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 896.54 and 550.53 is: 826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 896.54 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/896.54 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 896.54 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 493,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,569.41/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.23

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