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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.57, 825 and 535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.57, 825 and 535.29 is: 739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.57 : 825 = 535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.57/825 = 535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.57x = 825 × 535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.57x = 441,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,614.25/597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.02

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