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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.03, 892.65 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.03, 892.65 and 555.24 is: 828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.03 : 892.65 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.03/892.65 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.03x = 892.65 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.03x = 495,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,633.05/598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.77

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