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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 895.87 and 534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 895.87 and 534.43 is: 800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 895.87 = 534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/895.87 = 534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 895.87 × 534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 478,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,779.80/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.61

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