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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.83, 825.24 and 548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.83, 825.24 and 548.62 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.83 : 825.24 = 548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.83/825.24 = 548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.83x = 825.24 × 548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.83x = 452,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,744.72/597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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