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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.95, 896.10 and 526.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.95, 896.10 and 526.67 is: 789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.95 : 896.10 = 526.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.95/896.10 = 526.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.95x = 896.10 × 526.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.95x = 471,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,948.99/597.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.28

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