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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 898 and 553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598, 898 and 553.10 is: 830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 898 = 553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/898 = 553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 898 × 553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 496,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,683.80/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.57

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