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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 897.24 and 578.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 897.24 and 578.18 is: 868.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 897.24 = 578.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/897.24 = 578.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 897.24 × 578.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 518,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,766.22/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.05

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