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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 895.70 and 537.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 895.70 and 537.91 is: 805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 895.70 = 537.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/895.70 = 537.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 895.70 × 537.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 481,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,801.51/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.62

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