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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.80, 897.18 and 550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.80, 897.18 and 550.76 is: 826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.80 : 897.18 = 550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.80/897.18 = 550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.80x = 897.18 × 550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.80x = 494,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,130.86/597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.58

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