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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.06, 895.02 and 545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.06, 895.02 and 545.62 is: 816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.06 : 895.02 = 545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.06/895.02 = 545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.06x = 895.02 × 545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.06x = 488,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,340.81/598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.54

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