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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 895.86 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 895.86 and 547.28 is: 819.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 895.86 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/895.86 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 895.86 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 490,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,281.78/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.82

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